Parquet Courts set to ‘Light Up’ Lamar Lounge
Indie punk-rock band Parquet Courts will make a stop in Oxford at Lamar Lounge on Friday night to give listeners a taste of their latest effort, and first official LP, “Light Up Gold.” To read more on the Courts, as well as all the other arts and entertainment activities taking place in the LOU community, turn to this week’s Oxford Town section. (more…) (January 3, 2013, Page 5)
2012 was full of good tunes
As 2012 comes to a close, “Year in Reviews” are popping up all around, and music is no exception to the list. For a look at Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks’ top albums of 2012, as well as information on all the other arts and entertainment activities taking place in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section. (more…) (December 27, 2012, Page 5)
Capturing Oxford’s Sounds
Oxford Sounds, a new television project dedicated to discovering and documenting the music of Oxford, is having success with some of its sessions popping up on iTunes and plans to broadcast episodes on Mississippi Public Broadcasting. To read more on Oxford Sounds, as well as all the other arts and entertainment activities taking place in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section. (more…) (December 20, 2012, Page 5)
Keith, Apostles take listeners on “Black Highway”
Tyler Keith and the Apostles are set for two shows today to celebrate the release of their new album, “Black Highway.” To read more on the album, as well as all the other arts and entertainment activities happening in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section. (more…) (December 13, 2012, Page 6, 7)
Jefferson the politician brought to life in new book ‘Art of Power’
Jon Meacham, the best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will be in Oxford next week to sign copies of his latest book, “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power.” To read more on Meacham and his latest work, as well as all the other arts and entertainment activities taking place in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section.
(more…) (December 6, 2012, Page 6,7)
Take a ride with Hannah and friends Tuesday
Writers, colleagues, friends and acquaintances pay tribute to the late Barry Hannah with “A Short Ride: Remembering Barry Hannah,” a collection of 30-plus essays honoring the best-selling author. To read more on the book, as well as all the other arts and entertainment activities happening in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section. (more…) (November 29, 2012, Page 6, 7)
Star & Micey return to Oxford with Proud Larry’s performance
Star & Micey make their first return to an Oxford stage since playing at April’s Double Decker Arts and Music Festival with a performance at Proud Larry’s on Saturday night. To read more on the Memphis-based band, as well as all the other arts and entertainment events happening in the LOU community, check out this week’s Oxford Town section.
Yocona International Folk Festival returns to Powerhouse, Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – Visitors can immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and tastes from all over the world as a multitude of diverse cultures, languages, food, and musical performances collide at the sixth annual Yocona International Folk Festival. Page 7 in Oxford Town No. 991 has details about this year’s festival that officially begins with a kickoff event to be held in Oxford on Saturday, Aug. 11. The event — International Marketplace Day — is set for the Powerhouse Community Arts Center beginning at 10 a.m. featuring tons of music, food, drink, dance and handicrafts from Peru, Egypt and other places. (August 9, 2012, Page 7)
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